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BK09 DHJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,074 mi
Last recorded123,074 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 DHJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 123,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 122,868 miles

Nearside Front top mount sticking

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 114,630 miles

Front daytime running lights inoperative

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tracking check/adjustment (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 103,680 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 95,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 95,628 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 89,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust fractured

Fail 16 Mar 2020 89,482 miles

Emissions not tested no oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.18mm and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

rear exhaust fractured

Pass 9 Mar 2019 77,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

gearbox noisey

Fail 8 Mar 2019 77,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

gearbox noisey

Pass 17 Mar 2018 64,461 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,725 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 55,725 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,460 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 45,460 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,969 miles

offside front daytime running light not working

outer cover rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2015 37,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre on legal limits

offside front daytime running light not working

outer cover rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 30,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat , unable to test adult belt or seat

Fail 15 Apr 2014 30,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat , unable to test adult belt or seat

Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,156 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat , unable to test adult belt or seat

Fail 8 Apr 2013 22,156 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 15,700 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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BK09 DHJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK09 DHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BK09 DHJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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